Jack Houston
Jack Houston AM | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Bulimba | |
In office 3 August 1957 – 25 July 1980 | |
Preceded by | Robert Gardner |
Succeeded by | Ron McLean |
Personal details | |
Born | John William Houston 30 December 1919 Wick, Caithness, Scotland |
Died | 27 October 2008 88) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | (aged
Resting place | Balmoral Cemetery |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Joan Catherine Lindsay (m.1942 d.2009) |
Occupation | Electrical fitter, Teacher |
Religion | Presbyterian |
John William Houston (30 December 1919 – 27 October 2008) was an Australian politician. He was the Labor member for Bulimba in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1957 to 1980.[1]
He was the Leader of the Opposition in the Queensland Parliament from 11 October 1966 to 22 July 1974.[1]
Houston died in 2008 and is buried in Brisbane's Balmoral Cemetery.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ↑ Houston John William — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
Parliament of Queensland | ||
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Preceded by Robert Gardner |
Member for Bulimba 1957–1980 |
Succeeded by Ron McLean |